Christina is a seasoned patent attorney who has deep capabilities around drafting and prosecuting patents related to the electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical fields. She represents companies and academic institutions across the medical technology spectrum as well as a variety of other technology companies. She helps patent innovations related to medical and surgical instruments and devices, mechanical products and processes, digital health and other technology apps, telecommunications, computer hardware, and software. Providing opinions on infringement, validity, and right-to-use is also integral to her practice.
Christina is an experienced patent attorney whose clients are focused in mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical technology spaces, from start-ups to large corporations and academic institutions. She advises on patent preparation, prosecution, and portfolio management and provides opinions on infringement, validity, and right-to-use for clients in the US and internationally.
The areas of technology in which Christina is particularly focused include medical and surgical instruments and devices including endoscopic, soft tissue, and spinal technologies; printer and imaging technology; wireless technology including 4G, 5G, and 6G; computer hardware; computer network technology; software such as database management systems, communication protocols, and graphics interfaces; financial services; cell sorting technology; and radar technology.
While in law school, Christina served as the executive editor of the Journal of Science & Technology Law.
Christina is a seasoned patent attorney who has deep capabilities around drafting and prosecuting patents related to the electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical fields. She represents companies and academic institutions across the medical technology spectrum as well as a variety of other technology companies. She helps patent innovations related to medical and surgical instruments and devices, mechanical products and processes, digital health and other technology apps, telecommunications, computer hardware, and software. Providing opinions on infringement, validity, and right-to-use is also integral to her practice.
Experience
- Represent private equity-owned Wayne Fueling Systems, formerly a division of General Electric, which manufactures fuel dispensers for petroleum retailers and commercial fleets, and compressed natural gas fueling pumps. Mintz handles worldwide patent and trademark strategy and prosecution, and enforces those protections in the US and abroad. The firm's relationship attorney serves as outside patent counsel and sits on the patent review committee, working directly with the company's stakeholders in developing patent strategy.
- Advised medical device client on developing and implementing a post-litigation strategy. Having lost a patent litigation (in which they were represented by another law firm), Mintz attorneys helped the company assess whether they could keep their product on the market during the appeal process. We then provided advice on how to create possible design-arounds for the product to ensure it was clear of infringing the patents at issue, in the event that the appeal was unsuccessful.
- Developed an IP strategy for a start-up company that designed a cap for user in monitoring compliance for inhalers to treat asthma. Built a successful portfolio based on the strategy, which led to a successful exit.
viewpoints
Understanding the USPTO’s Interpretation of 35 U.S.C. § 112 for Computer-Implemented Functional Claim Limitations
June 12, 2019 | Blog | By Christina Sperry
Understanding Antedating of a Prior Art Reference for a Patent
April 17, 2019 | Blog | By Christina Sperry
Patent Claim Preamble Lessons from Arctic Cat Inc. v. GEP Power Products
April 9, 2019 | Blog | By Christina Sperry
Patent Term Adjustment: The Real Meaning of Applicant Delay
February 6, 2019 | Blog | By Christina Sperry, Elissa Kingsland
Year in Review: The Most Popular Blog Posts of 2018
January 30, 2019 | Blog | By Christina Sperry
Understanding Priority Claims for U.S. Patent Applications: Part 2
November 27, 2018 | Blog | By Christina Sperry, Elissa Kingsland
Strategies to Unlock AI’s Potential in Health Care, Part 1: Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Getting a Patent
October 12, 2018 | Blog | By Christina Sperry
Lessons about Prosecution History Estoppel and Design Patents from Advantek Marketing, Inc. v. Shanghai Walk-Long Tools Co.
August 3, 2018 | Blog | By Christina Sperry
Patent Specification Drafting Considerations Highlighted by TF3 Limited v. TRE Milano, LLC
August 2, 2018 | Blog | By Christina Sperry
Understanding Priority Claims for U.S. Patent Applications: Part 1
July 11, 2018 | Blog | By Christina Sperry, Elissa Kingsland
News & Press
The Best Lawyers in America 2025 Recognizes 184 Mintz Attorneys across 56 Practice Areas
August 15, 2024
187 Mintz attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Notably, three Mintz attorneys received 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” awards, and 64 firm attorneys were included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
Mintz is pleased to announce that 120 firm attorneys have been recognized as leaders by Best Lawyers® in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.
Christina is a seasoned patent attorney who has deep capabilities around drafting and prosecuting patents related to the electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical fields. She represents companies and academic institutions across the medical technology spectrum as well as a variety of other technology companies. She helps patent innovations related to medical and surgical instruments and devices, mechanical products and processes, digital health and other technology apps, telecommunications, computer hardware, and software. Providing opinions on infringement, validity, and right-to-use is also integral to her practice.
Recognition & Awards
Included on the Massachusetts Super Lawyers list (2016 – 2020)
Best Lawyers in America: Patent Law (2024 - 2025)
Christina is a seasoned patent attorney who has deep capabilities around drafting and prosecuting patents related to the electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical fields. She represents companies and academic institutions across the medical technology spectrum as well as a variety of other technology companies. She helps patent innovations related to medical and surgical instruments and devices, mechanical products and processes, digital health and other technology apps, telecommunications, computer hardware, and software. Providing opinions on infringement, validity, and right-to-use is also integral to her practice.
Involvement
- Member, Women’s Bar Association of Massachusetts
- Member, Boston Intellectual Property Law Association
- Member, Boston Bar Association
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